Chrysler Cherokee Recall R/2012/046: Possibility Of Loss Of Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 27 Apr 2012
- Launched
- 10,247
- vehicles in the UK
- L27
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Cherokee vehicles built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2007. The rear suspension control arms may corrode which in time can cause the arms to fail with the subsequence loss of control. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the rear suspension control arms. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear suspension control arms may corrode which in time can cause the arms to fail with the subsequence loss of control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL Defect: The rear suspension control arms may corrode which in time can cause the arms to fail with the subsequence loss of control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear suspension control arms.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the arms to fail with the subsequence loss of control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the rear suspension control arms.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2007 may be included. Chrysler estimates 10,247 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code L27 or the DVSA reference R/2012/046. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee, Jeep Grand CherokeeFront airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner may deploy unexpectedly | Urgent | R/2016/110 | |
| 200, 300, Cherokee, Dodge Challenger and 3 moreVehicle electronic systems may malfunction | Low | R/2015/191 | |
| Cherokee, Dodge Caliber, Grand Voyager, Jeep Compass and 4 moreSteering column performance during an impact may be compromised | Urgent | R/2011/081 | |
| Cherokee, NitroPark brake may not be effective | Urgent | R/2008/168 | |
| 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Commander and 1 morePossible loss of vehicle safety features | Urgent | R/2015/200 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2012/030 on 30 Mar 2012, for aBS may fail. The one launched after it was R/2012/140 on 7 Dec 2012, for braking efficiency may be reduced. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/046, launched 27 April 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.